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$159,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,386 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 9 days ago
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This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer looking for an affordable place to call home with several recent updates already completed. The interior features fresh paint, new flooring, and an updated bathroom, helping make the home move-in ready without the need for immediate projects. One of the standout features is the generous room sizes, offering more space than many homes in this price range. The covered front porch provides a welcoming spot to relax, and the large backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment, pets, or future improvements. Located in South St. Louis County and within the Hancock Place School District, the home offers convenient access to nearby highways, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities. This is a practical option for buyers who value space, updates, and affordability, and who want the chance to build equity over time. A solid choice for someone ready to stop renting and take their first step into homeownership.

Full Property Details for 251 Wachtel Ave

General

  • Price: $159,000
  • Taxes: $2,316 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MARIS
  • MLS ID: 26003739
  • Updated: 3/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 74 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Location

  • Area: 3 - South City
  • County: St. Louis
  • Township: Bella Villa
  • Subdivision: Forders Sub

School Information

  • High School District: Hancock Place
  • Elementary School: Hancock Place Elem.
  • Middle School: Hancock Place Middle
  • High School: Hancock Sr. High

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Poured Cement (8 Feet or More)
  • Square Feet: 1,386
  • Year Built: 1878

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1377
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,998.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 35 x 170
  • Lot Features: Back Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $2,316
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Documents Avail.: Lead Based Paint
  • Disclosures/Reports: Lead Paint
  • Property ID: 26G-14-0024

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Schools serving 251 Wachtel Ave

School District:Hancock Place School District
NameGradesDistance
Hancock Place Elementary School
9101 S Broadway, Lemay, MO 63125
K-50.4 mi
Hancock Place Middle School
243 W Ripa Ave, Lemay, MO 63125
6-81.3 mi
Hancock Sr. High School
229 W Ripa Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125
9-121.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 251 Wachtel Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/26/2026
Price Reduced
$159,000
-5.92%
MLS
2/11/2026
Price Reduced
$169,000
-3.43%
MLS
1/20/2026
Listed
$175,000
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Tax History for 251 Wachtel Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,316
—
$31,580
6%
2024
$2,316
5%
$29,910
—
2023
$2,200
26%
$29,910
37%
2022
$1,752
—
$21,880
—
2021
$1,749
—
$21,880
15%
2021
$1,749
10%
$19,020
—
2019
$1,590
19%
$19,020
37%
2018
$1,332
2%
$13,850
—
2017
$1,309
20%
$13,850
25%
2016
$1,087
—
$11,040
—
2015
$1,082
-4%
$11,040
-4%
2014
$1,128
10%
$11,540
—
2013
$1,025
—
$11,540
—
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251 Wachtel Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63125 (MLS# 26003739) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 251 Wachtel Avenue is currently listed for $159,000 and was received on January 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 251 Wachtel Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Saint Louis? You can browse all Saint Louis real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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